What Step Occurred First in the Evolution of Life

question 33

Multiple Choice

What step occurred first in the evolution of life?

• A) formation of lipid spheres
• B) formation of protein-RNA systems
• C) formation of membrane-bound protocells
• D) spontaneous formation of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleotides under abiotic conditions
• E) formation of ATP

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